Start Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts?
Week 8 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB10
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4Who to start
Strong startCaleb Williams- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Caleb Williams is the only one who can score.
Caleb Williams and Jalen Hurts are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Jalen Hurts is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.3 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Caleb Williams on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 15.8 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 21.2 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 97% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Caleb Williams vs Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts in Week 8?
Start Caleb Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.3 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Caleb Williams for 15.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts?
Caleb Williams plays at SEA (hard) and Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy). Jalen Hurts draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.